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Easy Sweet Corn and Bean Salad

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This is the quickest and best tasting one-dish-meal that I prepare.  In the summer when I can get locally produced fresh sweet corn, this is on my table for at least a couple of times every week.  It takes very little time to prepare and is nutritionally well balanced.  A bowl of this salad is great by itself for...
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Mediterranean Tri-colored Quinoa

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In an attempt to eat healthy, I have started experimenting with Quinoa. A few days ago I found tri-colored Quinoa at the local Trader Joe’s (TJ’s) and instantly thought of cooking with it.  This recipe has a base of Quinoa (which has the ability to absorb other flavors very well and still retains its texture) in combination with all...
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Broccoli in Labneh Sauce

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I have to confess that for two decades I hated Brussels sprouts due to an unfortunate experience with them during my first pregnancy (most women can empathize with bad morning sickness!).  But a couple of years ago, the server at my favorite restaurant in DC (Zaytinya) recommended a Brussels sprouts dish and I looked at him aghast at how...
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Rainbow Peppers with Tri-color Pasta

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Some years ago I bought several bell pepper plants at the local farmer’s market in Bethesda; not knowing that they were peppers of different colors.  The unexpectedly bright and beautiful harvest was a real pleasant surprise and I made this recipe up to highlight the beauty of the brightly colored peppers.  Now I make this for the family every...
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Roasted Squash and Cranberry Couscous

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This is a quick vegetarian dish that can be used as a side dish or served as a light meal by itself.

Ingredients:

1.    Butternut squash (you can buy a packet of fresh cut squash at most stores)
2.    Two cloves of garlic
3.    One can of chick peas
4.    ¼ dried cranberries
5.    1 and ¼ cup water
6.    One...

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